Table 2-1  Right-side components and their descriptions (continued)
Component Description
● Blinking amber: The battery has an error.
● O: The battery is not charging.
(4) USB Type-C power connector and SuperSpeed 
Plus port
Connects an AC adapter that has a USB Type-C connector, 
supplying power to the computer and, if needed, charging the 
computer battery.
- and -
Connects a USB device, provides high-speed data transfer, and 
(for select products) charges small devices when the computer 
is on or in Sleep mode.
NOTE: Cables, adapters, or both (purchased separately) might 
be required.
(5) USB SuperSpeed port Connects a USB device, such as a cell phone, camera, activity 
tracker, or smartwatch, and provides high-speed data transfer.
Left side
Use the illustration and table to identify the components on the left side of the computer.
Table 
2-2  Left-side components and their descriptions
Component Description
(1) USB SuperSpeed port Connects a USB device, such as a cell phone, camera, activity 
tracker, or smartwatch, and provides high-speed data transfer.
(2) HDMI port Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a high- 
denition television, any compatible digital or audio component, 
or a high-speed High Denition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) 
device.
(3) USB Type-C power connector and SuperSpeed 
Plus port
Connects an AC adapter that has a USB Type-C connector, 
supplying power to the computer and, if needed, charging the 
computer battery.
- and -
Connects a USB device, provides high-speed data transfer, and 
(for select products) charges small devices when the computer 
is on or in Sleep mode.
NOTE: Cables, adapters, or both (purchased separately) might 
be required.
6 Chapter 2   Components